The question of why there is something rather than nothing is the most fundamental of all questions. This is not the question of why some particular thing exists, but the mystery of existence itself. When we stop to contemplate existence in the abstract, we find ourselves in an encounter with reality that at every moment… Continue reading The Mystery of Existence — From the Cosmos to God
Category: Religion
God vs gods – Is the difference only capitalisation?
There is a common and persistent misunderstanding about the difference in meaning between the words God and god. Many people fail to distinguish between them as if the only thing at stake was the correct capitalization of words. But this transcends mere grammar. The meaning of the word God is as different from gods as… Continue reading God vs gods – Is the difference only capitalisation?
Introduction to Hinduism – Harmony within diversity
Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion. One of its most characteristic features is its rich variety of opinions and practices. But underlying this diversity is a harmonious philosophy and belief system that encourages individual freedom of thought and religious practice. Hinduism is difficult to define because the word Hindu wasn’t created by the followers of… Continue reading Introduction to Hinduism – Harmony within diversity